Buckler assembly having a drive leader sensor in a tape drive

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2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Rivera, William A. (Department: 3654)

Winding, tensioning, or guiding

Unwinding and rewinding a machine convertible information...

Including threading

C242S532700

Reexamination Certificate

active

06902128

ABSTRACT:
A buckler assembly in a tape drive is used to connect a drive leader to a cartridge leader, where the drive leader is connected to a take-up reel and the cartridge leader is connected to a magnetic tape in a tape cartridge. The buckler assembly includes a retainer member that receives the drive leader to be connected to the cartridge leader. The buckler assembly also includes a sensor assembly disposed adjacent to the retainer member that detects the presence of the drive leader.

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